Paralegal apprentice

You'll join an experienced team based in our Nottingham Office working alongside administrators, paralegals, solicitors and partners in an open plan office environment. This role is office based.

Job Description

Duties to include:

• assisting fee earners with general preparation work including processing administrative applications and working on client files for solicitors;
• drafting, lodging and tracking the progress of applications with the council's and statutory authorities as required;
• utilising workflows and tasks on a case management system;
• naking relevant licensing enquiries, reviewing council policies and, where necessary, liaising with relevant parties by telephone and in writing;
• gaining an understanding of the Licensing Act 2003 to broaden your understanding of our clients business and the leisure sector;
• developing and maintaining good client relationships;
• working to strict deadlines and cohesively within the team;
• achieving fee and time targets;
• abiding by the firms values, ethos and brand guidelines;
• ensuring compliance with the firm's policies and procedures;
• attending appropriate training as and when required; and
• completing general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning and filing.

Poppleston Allen is the largest firm of licensing solicitors in the UK, specialising in the alcohol, entertainment, food hygiene, health and safety, regulatory and gambling sectors. Our clients range from one-off and unique operators through to national multi-site brands. We also work closely with local authorities, police and professional bodies.

Our people are the key to delivering the best legal advice possible and our success depends upon our team and is underpinned by our values. We are candid, committed, collaborative and creative. Everything we do is centred on these values and they're at the very soul of our firm.

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